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DF53 BZC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,821 mi
Last recorded110,821 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 109,452 miles

rear brake efforts low

Fail 9 May 2019 109,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load valve incomplete (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,722 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,159 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 80,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,833 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 53,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,143 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DF53 BZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 BZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 BZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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